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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 Paratroopers are free for Americans and can take out tanks. Learn how to counter them.

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 Paratroopers are free for Americans and can take out tanks. Learn how to counter them.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    As the American faction in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 multiplayer, you receive Paratroopers at no cost.
  2. 2
    These Paratroopers are capable of destroying tanks on their own.
  3. 3
    To counter them, you must quickly build Flak defenses to shoot down the Hercules transport planes before they can deploy their troops.
  4. 4
    If you are playing as the Allies, you can use Patriots to easily eliminate Paratroopers.
  5. 5
    Be aware that the Hercules planes are slow but can withstand significant damage, especially when facing the Soviets.
  6. 6
    To defend your base against Paratroopers, keep dogs within your base to kill the infantry before they can cause damage.
Tips
  • Paratroopers are a significant threat to your tanks, so prioritize anti-air units.
  • Dogs are an effective counter to infantry inside your base.

Weapon: .50 Heavy Machinegun (likely a Browning type).

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